Tag: Budget

21 posts

• Which Streaming Services Should You Cancel in 2026?

  Figuring out which streaming services you should cancel in 2026 is harder than it sounds — because streaming bills don't spike all at once, they creep up one subscription at a time. According to JustWatch's streaming rep

• Philo vs YouTube TV 2026: Which Is Right for You?

  The philo vs youtube tv comparison is one of the most misleading searches in cord cutting. These aren't two versions of the same product at different price points — they're built for completely different households. Phil

• Cheapest Streaming Bundle in 2026 — Real Value, No Upgrade Traps

  The streaming bundle market in 2026 is full of deals that look great in the headline and fall apart in the fine print. Promo pricing expires. Ad tiers hide content. Sports packages cost extra. And by the time you've upgr

• Best Streaming Device for Dorm Rooms in 2026

  Choosing the best streaming device for dorm rooms means solving a different problem than picking one for home. Your campus network probably has a captive portal. The dorm TV might be wall mounted with the HDMI port burie

• Sling TV vs Philo 2026 — Which Budget Streaming Service Is Right for You?

  Sling TV and Philo are both built for budget conscious cord cutters who don't want to pay $80–90/month for YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV. At $25–40/month, they're the two most popular services under $50 for live TV stream

• Sling TV vs DirecTV Stream (2026)

  YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV dominate the premium live TV tier. But not everyone wants to spend $73 $83/month on live TV. Sling TV and DirecTV Stream serve different parts of the cord cutting market — Sling focuses on a

• Sling TV Review 2026: Best Budget Live TV at $40/Month?

  This sling tv review is for the cord cutter who wants live TV but not the $70+ price tag. Our team has been evaluating live TV streaming services since Sling launched in 2015, and we test every major platform annually ag

• Roku Express vs Fire TV Stick

  Both the Roku Express 4K+ and Fire TV Stick Lite are in the sub $35 price range. Both stream every major service. Both have voice remotes. But using them day to day feels completely different — and the right pick depends

• Premium Cord-Cutting Setup Under $500 (2026 Buyer's Guide)

  Most cord cutting setups fall into two categories: budget (a $35 stick and whatever TV you have) or excessive (a full $2,000 home theater receiver and speaker array). There's a middle ground — a genuinely premium streami

• Philo Review 2026 — Cheapest Live TV Streaming at $28/Month

  This Philo review covers the one question that actually matters: is $28 a month for live TV without sports a good deal or a trap? After testing Philo across two households over six months, my answer is that it's the best

• Peacock vs Paramount+ 2026 — Which Budget Streamer Is Better?

  Peacock and Paramount+ are both under $15/month with ad supported tiers, making them the two most prominent budget streaming services beyond the Disney ecosystem. Both have sports. Both have original programming. But the

• Cheapest Way to Watch Live TV Without Cable in 2026

  The cheapest way to watch live TV without cable depends on which channels you actually need. Local news and network TV can cost you literally nothing with an antenna. Entertainment channels run $8.99–25/month with Frndly

• Cheapest Way to Stream Live TV in 2026 (Without Cable)

  Live TV is the main thing people say they can't quit cable for. Sports, local news, network premieres — the argument for keeping a cable subscription has always been "but what about live?" Good news: live TV without cabl

• Cheapest Live TV Streaming Services in 2026 (Ranked by

  Finding the cheapest live TV streaming services takes more than checking a price tag — the real cost includes what each service cuts to hit that number. This guide ranks every major option from cheapest to most expensive

• Cable vs Streaming Cost Calculator

  The average American cable TV bill is $83/month — but that number alone doesn't tell you what you will save. Someone with a $50 cable promotional rate and an expensive internet bundle might save less than they think. Som

• Best Streaming Devices Under $50 on Amazon

  You don't need to spend $100+ on an Apple TV to get great streaming. Under $50 on Amazon, you can get a fast 4K streaming device with Dolby Vision, voice search, and access to every major app — and right now in April 202

• Best Streaming Device for Multi-Room Setups in 2026

  Most cord cutting guides focus on one TV. But the average home has 2.5 TVs — and once you cut the cord, every TV needs its own streaming solution. Building a multi room setup is different from outfitting a single living

• Best Streaming Device for Cord Cutting 2026 — Roku vs Fire TV vs Apple TV

  The best streaming device for cord cutting isn't necessarily the most expensive one — it's the one that handles your specific mix of live TV apps, streaming services, and smart home preferences without friction. For cord

• Best Cheap Streaming Services 2026 (Including Free Options)

  The best cheap streaming services in 2026 don't require sacrificing your watch list. Between permanently free platforms, sub $10 paid services, and bundles that cut per service costs, most people are genuinely overpaying

• Best Budget Streaming Devices Under $50 in 2026

  Great streaming doesn't require spending $130 on an Apple TV. Under $50, you can get a fast, capable 4K streaming device that works with every major streaming service. Here's what's worth your money at the budget end of

• Best Budget Cord-Cutting Setup Under $100

  The average cable bill is $83/month before taxes, equipment fees, and the annual "loyalty pricing expires" call. Cutting the cord properly can drop that to $15 30/month — or even less. Here's how to build a complete stre